Central Government - Indian President - Part 1

 Central Government

>> India follows a 'Parliamentary type' system.
> This system was adopted from Britain.
>> In a parliamentary government, there are two heads of authority:

(a) Head of State: Nominal head.
    * Like the British Queen or the Indian President.

(b) Head of Government: Real head, plays a key role in administering the country and its affairs.

" Part V of the Constitution describes the Central Government.

President:

> The President of India is the first citizen of the country.
> The President is the head of the Indian Constitution.
> The President is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.

52nd Article >> There shall be a President for India who acts as the head of state.

53rd Article >> The entire administration of India is conducted in the name of the President.
* The President can administer the country either directly or with the help of other officials.
* The system of administering the country in the President's name is adopted from America.
* The Indian President acts as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

54th Article >> As India is a republic, the President is elected by an "Electoral College".
* Members of the Electoral College:
    (a) Elected members of Rajya Sabha - 233
    (b) Elected members of Lok Sabha - 543
    (c) Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States, including those of Delhi and Puducherry.